

A focus on the growing “green” movement in advertising as well as consumption and addressing
the new technologies that are affecting the advertising industry. Students will also understand
how to utilize these new ideologies and tools to their benefit, as well as the benefit of the world
and society as a whole.
Classroom Policies:
Plagiarism:
To plagiarize is to “steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one’s own”
(
Webster’s Dictionary
).
Plagiarism will not be tolerated in this course.
When completing a
research paper, it is necessary to cite all information gathered from other sources - including
direct quotations and paraphrases - within the text of the paper using parenthetical notes at the
end of the documents in a works cited list. A handout regarding the MLA guidelines is available
at the writing center if you would like further information. Students are expected to follow MLA
guidelines for the research paper. If you have any questions - please contact myself or go to
the learning center for more information.
Students found plagiarizing material will receive a
“0” for the assignment.
Tests: All tests should be completed on the day that they are given. If you are unable to take
the test the day it is given in class, you must make up the test within 72 hours or a grade of 0
will be entered. Make-up exams will only be allowed if you have made arrangements with me
previous to taking the exam within the 72 hour time period.
Late Work: All late work is docked 10% per day late. This is the late policy and there are no
exceptions. Once 10 days has passed the assignment is no longer worth points unless you
have made arrangements with me previously for an extention.
Attendance and participation is expected. Ten percent of your grade is based solely on
attendance and participation. You are responsible for the activities of each class period. If you
know of a conflict ahead of time, you are welcome to submit assignments early.
This class will be a place where all thoughts are welcome, no one fears sharing their opinion,
and minds are open to new ideas. You have all EARNED the opportunity to be here by
completing the same criteria, thus making you equals As emerging leaders, you are expected to
show respect for each other’s differences. Conflicting opinions are part of life and will create
dynamic discussions. The instructor reserves the right to end these discussions and the
participants will agree to disagree.
It is your responsibility to keep all assignments that are graded and handed back to you. In the
case of a grade dispute, it is the student’s responsibility to provide past assignments to confirm
grades.
The syllabus is a living document that is subject to change. All assignments will be confirmed
during the class prior to their due date. The instructor reserves the right to allow the class
agenda to fluctuate as the course progresses.
Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism:
To plagiarize is to “steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one’s own”
(
Webster’s Dictionary
).
Plagiarism will not be tolerated in this course.
When completing a